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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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